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[N] Battle of the Rapidan, May 5th, 1864 [Min AI] (110-640505) - WDS Campaign Overland

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[N] Battle of the Rapidan, May 5th, 1864 [Min AI] (110-640505)

By John Ferry
Union 0 - 0 - 0 CSA
Rating: 0 (0)
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SM: 7
Turns: 75
Type: Custom
First Side: Union
Second Side: CSA
Grant has opted for the open country to the west of Mine Run and the Wilderness. He hopes that the preponderence of infantry and artillery can overwhelm Lee's army in one great battle, avoiding the logistical problems of attacking away from his supply sources. Lee has had all winter to dig in along the Rapidan, so it is a matter of the gun versus the trench. This scenario replaces CS trenches with breastworks. 30 min/800 man/stack/reduced firepower